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A tragic shooting that claimed the life of 20‑year‑old Andre Bell on Interstate 65 has ended with the arrests of Brayden Carter and Damarion Coleman, who face severe charges including first‑degree murder.
A $5 million commitment from Dr. Scott Wagner and Kristin Norman will bolster Virginia’s football, men’s basketball and women’s sports programs, supporting scholarships and operational needs while reflecting the donors’ belief in athletics as a catalyst for character development.
Pace Prosser, a Pennsylvania native, has pledged to Siena University after leading Gannon to a national title. He is now set to compete for Team USA in the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile, a qualifier for the U23 World Cup in China.
Tennessee’s roster overhaul features eight transfer additions and a renewed focus on offensive production.
Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team is set to travel to the Bahamas for two exhibition games in August, part of the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, where they’ll also host a community camp.
After a standout three‑year stint at Georgia Tech, Baye Ndogo has chosen the University of Pittsburgh, reuniting with former teammates and adding a versatile big man to the Panthers’ roster.
The Dip Metress Basketball Academy returned to Augusta, Georgia, drawing roughly 150 youngsters aged six to seventeen for a week of instruction led by former Augusta University players and current coaches.
From Watertown-Mayer to the national stage, Unified basketball showcases how partnership and competition can change lives, exemplified by standout player Kendall Kuhnau and the growing program founded by Shawn Perez.
Guard Semetri "TT" Carr rejoins Cal's 2026‑27 men's basketball team after a brief stint in the transfer portal, bringing back experience that helped the program to a 22‑12 record last year.
Dani Carnegie, a guard for Iowa women's basketball, has been named to the 2026 USA 3x3 Women’s Nations League Team that will compete in the FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile, from June 27 to July 3.
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball team will open its preseason with an exhibition game against UW‑Green Bay on October 15 at the Resch Center. The contest is part of a broader schedule that features a football clash at Lambeau Field, a volleyball exhibition, and high‑profile basketball road trips.
Dewain Strother’s career at Florien High School reshaped girls’ basketball in Louisiana, blending disciplined fundamentals with a relentless pursuit of excellence, a journey celebrated in the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Two men have been charged with first‑degree murder after a tragic night on Interstate 65 left the young athlete dead.
A Nashville court has charged Brayden Carter and Damarion Coleman with the first‑degree murder of Andre Bell, a 21‑year‑old Fisk University basketball star. The case, built on months of cell‑phone analysis, reveals a motive rooted in personal jealousy.
NC State is deepening its roster with a focus on size, having welcomed recruit Shah Hall for an official visit and eyeing other big‑man prospects before the June recruitment window closes.
A 20‑year‑old basketball player at Fisk University was gunned down on Interstate 65 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a routine drive turned deadly. Investigators spent months combing through cell phone records, reconstructing the moments that led to the fatal encounter and ultimately identifying the two suspects.
St. Teresa High School has appointed Rodney Walker, a Decatur native and former player, as its new boys basketball head coach, bringing a decade of overseas experience and local roots to the program.
Villanova University has named Kyle Tarp its next Sports Performance Coach for the men's basketball program, tapping a coach whose work at the University of Maryland helped shape multiple NCAA Tournament teams and develop several NBA players.
A tragic night on Interstate 65 left a young athlete dead, and a months‑long investigation uncovered a motive rooted in personal jealousy. The case has moved through Tennessee courts with significant legal implications.
University of Iowa guard Dani Carnegie has been selected for the 2026 USA 3x3 Women’s Nations League Team, which will compete in Chile. The team includes five other NCAA Division I athletes and recently won the USA Basketball 3X Showcase.
The Southeastern Conference has revealed the full slate of opponents for the upcoming women's basketball season, outlining a schedule that features former Lady Vols stars now playing for Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech.
The Auburn Tigers are set for a transformative season, blending returning guards with new frontcourt talent, aiming to reclaim a place among the SEC’s elite.
The University of Minnesota’s women’s basketball team is set to join Kansas, Miami (OH) and Washington State in the 2026 Cancun Challenge, a November event at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya that will feature a total of six teams, with two additional participants to be announced.
Former Iowa assistant Raina Harmon is reshaping Florida Gulf Coast’s women’s basketball program by prioritizing defensive growth and the development of underused talent.